Flu Cases Popping Up In Eastern KY

Health officials have already seen several cases of the flu in Perry County.154 cases of the flu have been reported in Kentucky.”We have actually seen the flu since the beginning of school,” said Cris Rush the district health coordinator with Perry County Schools.Although cases are present now, between October to January is where the virus takes its peak.Nurse Practitioner Brandi Scroggins says you should wait to get the vaccine.”When we give a shot early on then the peak of our medication that we are getting when we get the shot it wears off,” said Scroggins.

Source: MG News

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